Charles Ellicott Commentary John 2:24

"But Jesus did not trust himself unto them, for that he knew all men," — John 2:24 (ASV)

But beneath this shallow surface, there is the unbroken ledge of rock. They are easily moved precisely because they are not deeply moved.

The eye that looked at and looked into others (compare to John 1:47 and following) also saw to the very depth of their hearts and knew all. It saw in that depth that the true inner man did not believe and did not commit himself to Him. It did not find the spiritual receptivity, and therefore, there could not be the spiritual revelation.

He, on His part, did not commit Himself to them (compare to John 8:31, Note).

Our version gives the correct sense, but it should be noted that “believed” in John 2:23 and “commit” here represent the same Greek word.